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4 JuggernautStephen Chin. "Unrelenting,"
"driving," and "pounding" are just some of the
words that describe this dynamic work. Incessant
rhythms, harmonics and lush textures give this
work both dimension and integrity. All sections
of the orchestra are showcased, thus creating a
wonderful cohesion within the ensemble.
10604767 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 62.00
l Lady Radnor's Suite: Slow MinuetSir Hubert
Parry/arr. Robert Sieving. Artfully designed and
filled with exquisite beauty, this work focuses on the
development and polish of ensemble color, timbre,
and balance. It's great for any size string orchestra,
but smaller chamber groups will truly cherish the
opportunity to perform this elegant arrangement in
G Major. No required shifting.
10616607 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 The Legend of Big OleSteven Amundson. Big
Ole was the legendary first settler of Minnesota.
He was a Norwegian Viking who came over on a
ship and made a trek to what is now Alexandria,
Minnesota. A 25-foot statue of Big Ole proudly
stands in their town. This enchanting work pays
homage to Big Ole! It's rhythmic, lyrical, and simply
fun for players and audiences.
10616609 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Legends of ValorDeborah Baker Monday. A
programmatic-type piece, the music tells a story of
bravery and heroism during challenging situations,
no matter what they might be. A beautiful middle
section played by divisi violas and cellos gives respite
before returning to the dynamic original theme.
10523467 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4
Lux AngelisStephen Chin. This advanced string
orchestra work may be played with optional Grade 1
strings, Grade 2 strings, keyboard and percussion.
The notion of light pervading the universe is, in the
composer's opinion, both physical and personal.
This is represented to some extent by the use of
suspended chords and an abundance of harmonics.
The piece concludes with what can be imagined to
be a chorus of angels bathed in heavenly light.
10604747 Multi-Level Orchestra
with Perc. & Piano . . . . . . . 75.00
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MaharajaDoug Spata. Add some sizzle to your
next concert with some Bollywood style! Maharaja
combines rhythms and motifs from Indian music
with exciting melodies. Slurred pizzicato imitates
the sound of tabla drums while finger snaps and
triplet flourishes add to the South Asian flavor.
Teachers will appreciate challenging their students
with advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout
the piece and audiences will thrill to this unique
musical experience.
10280360 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
l March MagnificaCharlie Hill. This regal concert
march brings a rich ensemble sound to your string
orchestra. From its driving opening lines through
the back and forth of the various string sections, it
will be a welcome addition to your concert program.
10604725 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n MatadorSusan H. Day. Picture the matador as
he waves his red cape and the crowd cheers him
on! Distinguished by its Spanish-influenced melodies
and harmonies, this piece in 4/4 is written in D minor
and E minor. Great to develop expressive playing!
10520831 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
Midnight at the MausoleumBrent D. Smith.
No one really knows what's lurking in a mausoleum
after dark. This macabre work provides the
sounds, atmosphere and impressions that might
accompany a visit to a mausoleum in the dead of
night. Perfect for a Halloween spooktacular!
10444021 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n MirajRichard Meyer. The exotic and mysterious
sounds of this imaginative selection imply flavors
of music from India. Unexpected harmonic shifts,
interesting chromatic twists, haunting melodies,
glissandos, and hand-drumming, all bring this
challenging piece to a close with a raucous flourish.
10520833 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 62.00
4
MomentiumPaul Barker. This powerful
original work utilizes driving rhythms, harmonies
laced with irresistible suspensions, and an
emotional solo for violin in the middle section.
Add the orchestral percussion and piano to have
a superb choice for concerts.
10568195 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Murphy's JigSusan H. Day. This original jig lies
well under the fingers and gives everyone a fun part
to play. As with most jigs, the faster, the better -
and add foot stomps!
10520837 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
H Mystical TowersJeremy Woolstenhulme.
Energy and excitement prevail from beginning to
end in this original work that evokes the image of
a hero's journey to explore the ruins of two ancient
magical towers. This will capture the imagination of
your developing players!
10281217 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H O Magnum MysteriumMorten Lauridsen/arr.
Dackow. First it was the choral masterpiece from
Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world by
storm as a concert band arrangement. But it has
never been available for strings, until now! A serene
and expressive composition, the fluid lines and
lovely harmonies will both challenge and engage
your performers.
10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 75.00
H OctoberEric Whitacre/arr. Lavender. The
continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic
and evocative music is evident in concert
programming everywhere, with his symphonic,
choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his
most notable symphonic work, now adapted in this
stunning version for strings.
10042806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n Odyssey (Journey of Odysseus)Soon Hee
Newbold. The Odyssey is a timeless Greek tale
that is relevant to every generation, and Soon Hee
Newbold has created a thrilling musical depiction
for your strings to play! Odysseus' return home
from the Trojan War was filled with obstacles and
encounters with the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops, the
Sorceress Circe, and the enchanting Sirens, among
others. Multiple effects include col legno, mutes,
and harmonics (which are all explained in detail in
the performance notes). The incredible symphonic
nature of the entire work gives your orchestra a huge
sound without the need for any winds or percussion.
It's a thrilling addition to any performance.
2701827 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 On the Pilgrim's RoadJeffrey S. Bishop. This
exciting work for string orchestra features thematic
material taken from songs of the 12th to 14th
century "Pilgrim Road" to Jerusalem. Technically
demanding, the driving thematic materials of the
opening and closing sections alternate between
arco melodies and pizzicato countermelodies. The
middle, plaintive section balances the outer frenetic
sections. It's a unique piece that works equally well
for winter and spring concerts.
10568201 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
PerpetuosoBrian Holmes. Opening with a
catchy theme, this work explores countermelodies
as well as recurrences of the theme. Syncopated
rhythms are common and are aided by running
eighth notes that help subdivide the pattern. It's a
powerful, technically challenging work that students
will love to play.
10500810 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4
Petite Suite - Beautiful FlowersYukiko
Nishimura. A four-movement work of contrasting
"flower" themes that are to be played continuously.
Each movement's title describes its different style
and feel: Blooming; Shiny Day; Sunset Waltz and
Toward the Blue Sky. It is a wonderful and serious
new work for advancing ensembles.
10592950 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l Rainfall in VernazzaChris Thomas. This
emotional and dramatic work will be the perfect
adagio for your next concert program. Inspired by
a bittersweet scene in Italy, this music features
rich legato bowings, lyrical melodies, and romantic
chromaticism that will transport your audience to
another world.
10592165 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Reels and ReverieAlan Lee Silva. This work
strikes a dramatic tone from the start with its
driving original jig-style melody. There is an
effortless flowing nature to the Irish-style melody
that is contrasted by a lush lyrical theme. This is a
challenging work, but one that is worth the effort.
10592956 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l RestFrank Ticheli. Rest is a string orchestra
adaptation of the composer's work for SATB
chorus, There Will Be Rest, commissioned in
1999 by the Pacific Chorale. Almost everything
is preserved from the original, including harmony,
dynamics, and the original registration. Care was
taken to carefully preserve the fragile beauty and
quiet dignity suggested by Sara Teasdale's words.
The work is dedicated to the memory of Cole
Carsan St. Clair, the son of the composer's dear
friends, conductor Carl St. Clair and his wife, Susan.
10391240 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 95.00
4 Rio de Fuego (River of Fire)Frank J. Halferty.
Passionate expression abounds in this Latin-
inspired original, subtitled River of Fire. The
dynamic, tempo, and textural contrasts and
soloistic opportunities will provide great material for
young musicians.
10568002 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H
Rites of TamburoRobert W. Smith. Entrancing
instrumental colors burst into splashes of energy
from the brass and rhythm sections, biting
dissonances abound, and a constant surge of
excitement flows through the piece. There's even
a measure where the brass are invited to "pick-a-
note" as they crescendo into a resolving chord...
a really neat effect!
2440741 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 65.00
4 Russian FantasySusan H. Day. This lively piece,
written in G minor and D minor, reinforces skills such
as executing slurs at a fast tempo and playing flats
and accidentals in tune. Interesting parts for all, with
lovely characteristically Russian-sounding melodies
and captivating harmonies throughout.
10594963 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
n SanseneonRobert Frost. Here's a dynamic and
exhilarating work for strings! Renowned teacher-
composer Robert Frost knows how to make strings
sound great and this time he brings out the fiery
side of string playing! Set in G minor and beginning
Allegro con Fuoco, the music begins strong and
remains strong, captivating both player and listener
until its striking conclusion.
5945076 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 She Will Hang the Night With StarsWilliam
Hofeldt. William Hofeldt's inspiration has come from
the Oscar Wilde poem with the same name. Its
sheer depth and beauty is clearly Hofeldt at his best.
Contains shifting work during octave divisi moments.
10616613 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
l Sky FireTim Shackelton. Explore a work
connected to one of the most magnificent sights
in the world - the aurora borealis or northern lights.
Early Eskimo folklore tells us of the fire in the sky
- one of many references to this awe-inspiring
sight that can literally fill the northern night sky.
This work captures the solitude, the serenity, the
splendor, and the peaceful feeling that must come
from bearing witness to this "Sky Fire."
10563971 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Smooth SailingThom Sharp. This work is a
rare mix of style and emotion. Lush and romantic in
sound, it has passages of pizzicato and harmonics
for first violin. The emphasis is on shifting positions
expressively with just enough challenges to make
this a concert highlight.
10617976 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 The Sound of a SoundRichard Meyer. Put
all those "extra-curricular" sounds your students
like to make on their instruments to good use in
this fun and entertaining novelty selection. Your
audience will laugh out loud as each section takes
a turn adding an unusual sound to a simple dance
in time. As the piece progresses the counting gets
more and more challenging, keeping all of your
students on their toes.
10594973 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
SteampunkRichard Meyer. Evoking the steam-
powered inventions in the work of Jules Verne and
H.G. Wells, this piece captures the spirit and mood
of the science fiction genre that features these
imaginative machines.
10453654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 62.00
4 Stone and SteelRichard Meyer. This modern
concert overture treats the listener and performer
to a myriad of styles and moods. The piece begins
with a heavy, ponderous theme which depicts
the limestone quarries that first earned Joliet
the nickname "City of Stone" in the early 1800s.
With the construction of a steel mill in 1869,
Joliet became known as the "City of Steel." The
two themes, "stone" and "steel," are then further
developed, and the piece culminates in a majestic,
celebratory final statement of the "steel" theme.
10594969 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
l String DreamsJulie Lyonn Liebermann. This
lighthearted quodlibet was commissioned by ASTA
and premiered in 2015. It provides a fabulous
tool to introduce students to key musical themes
across time. The score plays off of the nocturnal
mind to combine twelve historic musical themes
by condensing and expanding them the way
our subconscious mind often toys with daytime
experiences in dreams.
10592946 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l SupernovaChris Owenby. This Grade 3 piece
for string orchestra is meant to be played with
intensity from beginning to end. The mixed meter
and accented syncopations add to the energy and
explosive nature of the piece. A contrasting section
provides the orchestra with a bit of rhythmic relief
and gives the listener a moment to reflect on the
beauty and vastness of space before diving back
into the driving rhythm of the explosion.
10619364 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H SynergyDeborah Baker Monday. There's never
a dull moment in this dynamic original, full of driving
rhythmic elements and gorgeous chordal textures.
Students should strive to achieve a rich sonority
throughout. The contrasting middle section allows
for more sensitive, expressive playing, then the
energy resumes, propelling the piece to a strong
conclusion. The title is appropriate, because the
overall effect of the work is greater than the sum
of its parts!
10281205 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Te DijeAndy Patterson. Written in the traditional
tango style, this work gives each section a chance
to shine with many opportunities for stylistic playing.
Students will develop bow control to sustain phrases
and practice going from arco to pizz. The syncopated
rhythms are easily taught and fun to learn.
10500816 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
